Bill Sawicki, Treasurer, stated that as of February 12,
2015, sixteen (16) members have renewed their memberships.

It was motioned by Sue Tutaj and seconded by Joe Helmin, “to
approve the financial statements for the months of December, 2014, and January,
2015, as follows:;

Starting Balance as of December 1, 2014, of $14,575.00; with
expenses of $25.00 (Ck#2283 – Dept. of gaming); with an ending balance as of
December 31, 2014, of $14,550.00

Starting Balance as of January 1, 2015, of $14,550.00; with
income of $300.00 (12 renewed memberships); no expenses; leaving an ending balance
as of January 31, 2015, of $14,850.00.”

Motion carried.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
DISCUSS AND POSSIBLE VOTE ON USAGE FOR SOME OF OUR FUND-RAISING
RESOURCES. LAKE ASSOCIATION FUND-RAISING
EVENTS SUCH AS BAKE SALES, RAFFLE TICKETS, SPRING FLOWER SALE, RAISE MONEY FOR
OUR TREASURY. SOME OF OUR MEMBERSHIP
FEELS WE COULD USE A PORTION OF THAT MONEY FOR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES TO BETTER
SERVE THE COMMUNITY, AND BOLSTER MORE COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR OUR EFFORTS.

Kent stated that no major projects are the in works as of
right now.

Kent stated that there was some consideration given to
donating money for the finale at the annual 4th of July fireworks
put on by the Sportsmen’s Club. Kent
stated that no money for the fireworks would be from our bank account; or any
bake sale. We would hold a fund-raiser
specifically for fireworks. It was
suggested that we give a percentage from our Spring Flower Sale (but not money
raised from the bake sale that also is part of the flower sale). Kent stated that we would need to know the
cost of fireworks finale to see if this is feasible. He also commented that this would need to be
on a year to year basis. It was then
decided to table this item until our next meeting in March, 2015.

VICE-P RESIDENT REPORT:
DISCUSS THE LATEST ON INFORMATION BOARD AT THE BOAT LANDING.

Joe Helmin, Vice-President, stated that the information
board should be set to be put in sometime between April and May, 2015, depending
on weather and volunteers. The lumber
has been paid for, just the laser cut information that will be done later is to
be paid.

Joe stated that we will hold our Flower/Bake sale on
Saturday, May 9, 2015, from 8 am to 2 pm with our board of directors meeting to
follow afterwards. It was also the
consensus that crafters would be able to sell their items with a percentage of
their sales to go towards HPLA and that they (crafters) give at least one week
notice before the event that they intend
to sell.

Toni Sawicki, Bake Sale Chairperson, stated that for small
primary elections, we would not be selling baked goods during those elections.

Joe stated that he just received our raffle tickets. The tickets sell for $20.00 each with only
300 tickets total to be sold. On the
front side of the ticket it states that the picnic begins at 12:00 pm and that
the drawing will be held at 1:30 p.m.
The picnic and raffle will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at the
Harrisville Town Hall Park. This is also
the date for our Annual Membership Meeting.

Toni stated that we will need to buy some more cups; spoons;
plates; napkins in the near future. It
was the consensus that for replenishing inventories; we do not need a
motion.

Kent stated that our Christmas Party in December was also
attended by the Town Board and the Election Board. It was a great way to connect with the Town
Board and Election Board in a casual setting.

Joe stated that we will need to order more HPLA
stickers. The source that supplies them
has changed them slightly and a code could be printed on the stickers which
when scanned by a smartphone would automatically send the user to the Harris
Pond Lake Association web site. It was then motioned by Bill Sawicki and
seconded by Sue Tutaj, “to order 50 stickers preferably; or 100 if need be, to
be printed with the code.” Motion
carried.

ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

It was announced that Joe Behlen is going to be at the
Monday, February 16, 2015, Town Board Meeting, set for 7 p.m. He will be there to discuss the Greg Miller
estate and the possible draw-down that the estate wants to happen.

A question was asked if we ever donated to Chris Hamerla.

Kent answered that we gave $200.00 to Chris Hamerla of
Golden Sands and that he had sent back a thank you note.

Kent stated that our April 11, 2015, meeting cannot be held
at our regular meeting place. It was
suggested that we keep the April 11th date and change the place of
our meeting to the Schoolhouse Bar or contact Steve Lentz to see if we could
use the community room at the Sportsmen’s Club.

PLAN DATE FOR NEXT BOARD MEETING

Our next meeting will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2015,
at 1:30 p.m. in the Fire House Community Room.

ADJOURN

It was motioned by Joe Helmin, and seconded by Bill Sawicki,
“to adjourn.” Motion carried.

Presidents Report: Discuss and possible vote on usage for some of our fund raising resources. Lake Association fund raising events such as Bake Sales, Raffle Tickets, Spring Flower Sale, raise money for our treasury. Some of our membership feels we could use a portion of that money for community activities to better serve the community, and bolster more community support for our efforts.

REVIEW AND APPROVE PRINTED AND POSTED MINUTES FROMOCTOBER 11, 2014, BOARD MEETING.
It was motioned by Phyllis Ingram and seconded by Toni Sawicki, “to approve the
printed and posted minutes from the October 11, 2014, Board Meeting.” Motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT: REPORT ON LATEST FINANCIAL ANDMEMBERSHIP RENEWAL ACTIVITY THROUGH OCTOBER 2014
Bill Sawicki treasurer reported we have 31paid members for the 2014 calendar year.
The Treasurer’s report for October 2014 is as follows:
Starting Balance as of October 1, 2014, was $14,591.88; We had expenses of $95.38 for
( Supplies for Ink and Paper, $47.38 and US Post Office Box, $48.00 )
Ending Balance as of October 31, 2014, is $14,496.50
It was motioned by Joe Helmin and seconded by Phyllis Ingram, “to approve the
September 2014, treasurers report.” Motion carried.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT: TALK ABOUT THE UP COMING LAKEASSOCIATION EVENTS
Kent Pfeifer reported he completed the letter of support for Chris Hamerla with the help
of Phyllis Ingram. The letter was sent to the board for review and no other changes were
recommended.
Kent asked for a monitory amount to accompany the letter that was consistent with the
$200 to $250, that other lake associations in the area were contributing with their letter
of support. It was motioned by Bill Sawicki to contribute $200.00 with the letter and
seconded by Phyllis Ingram. Motion carried. Bill Sawicki then gave Kent a check that
will be sent to Golden Sands with the letter of support by the December 1, 2014 due
date. Golden Sands is writing the grant application to keep the Aquatic Invasive Species
Coordinator on board.

VICE-PRESIDENT REPORT

Joe Helmin reported he is still working with member volunteers on a date to construct the
boat landing sign. We may now be fighting the weather, but the plan is still to complete
the project this year.
Joe Helmin reported he is getting the 2015 membership form up dated and the
accompanying letter should be written. The board is hoping Sue Tutaj will do the great
job she did last year with that letter.
Joe Helmin reported there are no new fund raiser activities being worked on by his
committee. We will continue with the raffle tickets, spring flower sale, and bake sales,
as our fund raising activities. They are looking at ways that more members could get
involved in raffle ticket sales however.

NEW BUSINESS

Joe Helmin asked what date our annual meeting will take place next year and the thought
was to have it on the third Saturday in July rather then the Saturday following the
4th. Reason is the conflict with the Marquette County Fair and some members having
obligations for both.
Our By- Laws state the annual meeting must be held during the week of the 4th which
means next year the 4th being on a Saturday, our annual meeting should be held on that
date. The board will be looking at how we can work with that July 4th date problem
and our annual meeting.

It was determined we should again have our Christmas dinner on Monday December
15 @ 6:30 cocktails and 7:00 dinner. Any interested people should call Phyllis Ingram
before December 1, 2014.

Toni Sawicki reported the November 4, 2014 election Bake Sale was a great success
with $390.50 bake sale money and $28.00 in merchandise sales put in our treasury. Toni
thanked all the people who baked and were there all election day to support the sale.
Toni Sawicki asked if we had the date of our Flower Sale this year. The date was
determined to be May 9, 2015 because we always have it around Mothers Day.

ANY OTHER ITEMS NOT PREVIOUSLY ADDDRESSED

Phyllis Ingram asked if we paid the town for the use of the community room and other
facilities during the year. We normally give the town $50.00 for that usage.
It was motioned by Joe Helmin and seconded by Toni Sawicki to pay the Town of Harris
$50.00 for that usage. “ Motion Carried”

PLAN DATE FOR NEXT BOARD MEETING
The board decided not to have a board meeting in December or January so our next boardmeeting will be held on February 14, 2015 @ 1:30 PM.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

It was motioned by Joe Helmin, and seconded by Bill Sawicki, “to adjourn.” Motion
carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT: REPORT ON LATEST FINANCIAL AND MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL ACTIVITY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2014Bill Sawicki, Treasurer, reported we have 31paid members for the 2014 calendar year.
It was then motioned by Joe Helmin, and seconded by Phyllis Ingram, "to approve the September 2014, report as follows:Starting Balance as of September 1, 2014, was $15,930.38; We had expenses of $1,363.50 for ( one raffle ticket winner $50.00 , Coffee Cups $13.50, Boat Landing Wood Sign $270.00 & Boat Landing Installation $1,030.00 ).We had income of $25.00 for ( one membership renewal )Ending Balance as of September 30, 2014, is $14,591.88." Motion carried.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT: DISCUSS THE UP COMING LAKE ASSOCIATION EVENTSKent Pfeifer reported he had been in contact with Chris Hamerla in regards to a letter of support and financial commitment; for him to possibly receive another grant and stay on as AIS Coordinator for Marquette and Green Lake Counties. Kent said he will put together a letter of support and have it ready for board review. As for financial commitment, other area lake associations are pledging $200 to $250 to show not only verbal, but also monitory support. The board will review what is needed and any other ramifications for such support and vote on it at the November board meeting.

VICE-PRESIDENT REPORTJoe Helmin reported he has all the materials for the boat landing sign and is now waiting for our member volunteers to be available for construction.

NEW BUSINESSPhyllis Ingram reported she received the dues letter form for the Marquette County Lake Association. Bill Sawicki said he has the check ready so Phyllis will send that in.

FUND-RAISING COMMITTEEToni Sawicki reported the November 4, 2014 election Bake Sale is moving along and she has posted signs around the area and on Facebook to let people know.

Phyllis Ingram reported the Town of Harris received a letter from attorney Kubasta on behalf of his clients; Greg Miller and Corey McChesney. Phyllis suggested the HPLA delay the vote for the use of fund raiser money for fireworks, until our February 2015 board meeting. That will give adequate time to determine the outcome of the Miller proposal to the Town of Harris; and the impact these decisions could have on the HPLA, including our finances.

The board agreed so the proposal was brought to the floor. It was motioned by Bill Sawicki and seconded by Phyllis Ingram “ to delay the vote for the use of flower sale fund raiser money, to February 14, 2015”. Motion carried

ANY OTHER ITEMS NOT PREVIOUSLY ADDDRESSED

It was determined we should again have our Christmas party on the third Monday in December.

PLAN DATE FOR NEXT BOARD MEETINGThe board decided the next board meeting will be on November 8, 2014. In order to accommodate more people it was decided to have the meeting @8:00 AM to see how that works.MOTION TO ADJOURNIt was motioned by Joe Helmin, and seconded by Toni Sawicki, “to adjourn.” Motion carried.Meeting adjourned at 2:15 pm

HPLA Member Info

HPLA Board Meetings

Harris Pond Lake Association Board of Directors Meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month - @ 1:30PM in the Harrisville Fire Dept. Community Room.

COMMUNITY WELCOME!

Community Calendar

Town of Harris:

Regular Meeting:Date; Third Monday of every monthTime; 7:00 PMLocation; Firehouse Community Room

Harrisville Sportsman’s Club:

Date; 2nd Wednesday of every monthTime; 7:00 PMLocation; Community Center

Special Events

Fourth of JulyParadeFireworks on Harris Pond sponsored by Harrisville Sportsman’s ClubBratfestSunday of Labor Day weekend sponsored by Harrisville Volunteer Fire Dept.HalloweenParade and dance sponsored by Harrisville Sportsman's Club